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Solar Power in 47872 (Rockville, IN)

Solar Energy in 47872

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 47872 with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 47872

Solar panels in 47872 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47872

The total length of the day in 47872 (Rockville, IN) today (April 27, 2025) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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47872 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 47872 (Rockville, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47872

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 47872.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 47872

Solar Radiation Data in 47872

Based on historical 47872 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 47872. [1]

The region associated with 47872 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 47872 that are always titled at the latitude of Rockville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 47872

Solar Radiation Data in 47872

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 47872.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 47872

Solar Radiation Data in 47872

The region associated with 47872 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 47872 is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 47872 are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 47872 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47872

The average monthly solar radiation level in 47872, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 47872 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47872 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 47872

Sunrise / Sunset in 47872

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 8:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for 47872

Best Months for Solar in 47872

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 47872

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 47872 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 47872

The Power of Solar in 47872

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47872. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47872. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 47872

Solar Radiation Data in 47872

47872 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5536.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 47872 is July with an average of 559.83 kWhac, followed by August at 534.86 kWhac and September at 531.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 47872 are December with an average of 310.68 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 369.12 kWhac and January at 371.33 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 47872 [5]

Sun Apr 27
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 28
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 29
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 30
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 1
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 74%
Fri May 2
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 47872

About 47872

The ZIP code 47872 is associated with the city of Rockville in Parke County in Indiana.

47872 Solar Power

47872 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47872, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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